At 51 I've finally decided to get serious about learning to play guitar. That means lots of hours of practice. I'd been using a folding chair for my practice sessions but the position was...Read complete review

At 51 I've finally decided to get serious about learning to play guitar. That means lots of hours of practice. I'd been using a folding chair for my practice sessions but the position was wrong making it difficult to keep the guitar in position. Then I switched to a kitchen stool which put me in a better position, but the thinly padded seat quickly became uncomfortable.

Then I saw this product and decided to bite the bullet and put some money into a proper guitar stool. This thing is great for long practices. With 2 foot rings you can find a comfortable position that will allow you to lock the guitar in a steady position The shaped padded seat is great and I never have to end a session because my tail hurts any more. I can do a 2 hour session and remain comfortable. I am 6' tall and the short model is close to perfect for me. If anything, its an inch or so too tall. Unless you are REALLY tall the short model is probably your best bet but you could always cut the legs down if needed.

All in all, a guitar stool is not something a lot of guitarists think about but face it if you are going to learn to play you're gonna be spending a lot of time on one so its worth the investment to get a good one and this is the best by far. Rotating, sculpted padded seat, 2 foot rings choice of short or tall model (short is good for me at 5'11")Very sturdy, high quality materials.I think this will last longer than the "bar type" stools with music company logos you see at lots of guitar stores. Its also more comfortable since the padding doesn't crush so you can feel the frame like on the guitar logo stools.

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This is a fine, well-made, comfortable stool, it's great for gigging, BUT! If you plan to sit on it while recording this IS NOT the stool you want. In time it will...Read complete review

This is a fine, well-made, comfortable stool, it's great for gigging, BUT! If you plan to sit on it while recording this IS NOT the stool you want. In time it will develop penetrating metallic squeaks which really aren't all that loud, but WHOA, your microphone will really pick them up! Of course you can retighten the screws but you won't be able to completely eliminate the problem. If you're a classical guitarist maybe you sit very still and it won't be an issue. But if you move around...

Appears sturdy so far. Expensive for what you get. Hope imitation leather holds up. If you're looking to use it as a guitar seat, definately order the short one of the two! The short one is still a little tall to touch pedals easily and I'm 6 ft tall. I like it, and it's comfortable. Just a little tall and very lightweight which I hope is OK from a durability standpoint. Just got it, so........

Many years ago, I sat on a Roc-N-Soc drum throne and was totally impressed with the comfort and quality. When it came time to buy a throne for my own drum set, the choice was easy. I also purchased the accessory back and I couldn't be more pleased.

When I went looking for a chair for guitar, I came across this Roc-N-Soc stool and bought it too. To be brief, I now own 4 of these stools (both short & tall) for the musicians in my jazz combo. Everybody loves these stools and we can sit on them in comfort and play for hours at a time. Probably the best place to put your seat there is!

I have sat in many a stool in my day. With my bony butt these stools are amazing. I own both the short and tall versions of these stools.

I am 6'1", and with the tall stool, the ball of my foot rests on the floor. With the short one, my feet rest flat with my knees almost at a right angle. The only difference between the two heights is the amount of leg after the bottom rung. All the other measurements are identical (I measured).

Since the bottom rung is at a great spacing to rest your feet, you can't really go wrong with either height. The seat is cushion is almost 4" thick, so you would likely want to measure to fit it under a desk.

This is a great stool and very comfortable for long jam sessions or practicing... I got the short version based on reviews here on M.F. -but I've found for prolonged usage you need a tall AND a short stool so you can stretch out and get the circulation working. A tall cushioned bar stool with a comfortable seat back will be my next buy. Too bad these guys don't offer one!! :-(

I was looking for a stable and comfortable stool to use while practicing and playing guitar. This turned out to be better than I imagined. A very stable platform with an exceptionally comfortable seat. I purchased the short version and it is perfect the perfect height.